/seɪv/

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Meaning

To keep someone safe from danger; to keep something, or money, for later.

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Word origin

From Old French sauver, from Latin salvare meaning to make safe.

Origin
Old French
Root
sauver
English cognates
safe, salvage

Grammar

Verb typeregular (save, saves, saved)

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 3: save, suppose, until and 7 more words.